Repost Los Angeles Fire Department Foundation ::: See what’s cooking for lunch today at #LAFD Metropolitan Fire Communications (MFC) and Fire Station 4!MFC is responsible for processing #911 and non-emergency #firedepartment calls, and subsequently dispatching LAFD resources. The facility is adjacent to Fire Station 4 and the Los Angeles City Emergency Operations Center.#firefighter #firefighters #firefighting #firehouse #lunchtime #lunchideas #recipeoftheday #cookingtips #healthycooking | Los A

The County of Los Angeles Fire Department’s Urban Search and Rescue team, known internationally as USA-2 has been activated by the U.S. Department of State to respond to Jamaica in wake of Hurricane Melissa. USA-2 is comprised of 34 members, 4 canines and 42,000 pounds of equipment. They are joining the Fairfax County Fire Department’s USAR team, USA-1, to provide search, rescue and recovery assistance. Our thoughts and prayers go out to all affected by the devastation left by Hurricane Melissa.

Your LAFD battling a Major Emergency structure fire in Downtown Los Angeles. The fire started in a mixed one-two story commercial building and extended into the adjoining commercial building. Crews are in a defensive operation against both buildings, working to ensure the fire does not extend to any exposed structure. There are no injuries reported. Smoke will likely be seen and smelled throughout the DTLA area. Residents that are concerned about air quality are advised to remain indoors with wi

From @lafdairops: Hoist training operations over Los Angeles. Precision, communication, and repetition — refining critical skills so we’re ready when it matters most. Every evolution is about safety, teamwork, and excellence in the air. #LAFD #lafdairops #Firefighter #hoist #losangeles | Los Angeles Fire Department

CBS's Ross Palumbo reports on LAPD's latest efforts to enforce fireworks laws. Fireworks are illegal for a reason -- they put lives, homes, and first responders at risk. This New Year’s Eve, we urge everyone to celebrate safely -- without fireworks. #lafd #happynewyear #lapd #dronetechnology #losangeles #safecelebrations | Los Angeles Fire Department

9.9K views · 74 reactions | Contex Training - your @LAFDISTS is bringing the fire!!! Our trailer comes out to any drill site fully equipped to set up anything you need: smoke machines, Rescue Dummies, comms for a mayday, AAR tents....let your creativity run wild! #trainasifyourlifedependsonitbecauseitdoes #lafdists #lafd | Los Angeles Fire Department | Facebook